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The Estrangement Standoff: Discourses of Denial and Deflection
There are very observable patterns in the estrangement standoff between adult children and estranged parents that are reflected and reinforced in the cultural narrative.
Jen Maher
5 days ago11 min read
Ripple Effects, Disenfranchised Grief and the Myth of Healing
An exploration of the ripple effects of estrangement and how disenfranchised grief compounds and impacts the experience
Jen Maher
Aug 286 min read
The Value Of Anger
Anger is a vital and informative emotion, especially in healing, but it is often weaponized against the estranged and the estranged community
Jen Maher
Jul 247 min read
What a penny can reveal
A vignette of pervasive family dysfunction illuminating the "death by a 1,000 cuts" experience that can lead to estrangement.
Jen Maher
Jun 158 min read
Grieving the Mother I Never Had
An exploration of "mother hunger" and disenfranchised grief
Jen Maher
May 1511 min read
The Current Backlash Era Against Positive Parenting
Breaking cycles means employing different models in our own parenting
Jen Maher
Apr 249 min read
The Impact Of The Mother Wound
The mother wound, attachment and developing the emotional agility we were never taught
Jen Maher
Mar 208 min read
The Importance of Touch - and the Impact of Deprivation
Touch is a significant, powerful and critical component in human development and well-being and adverse experiences have a long term impact.
Jen Maher
Feb 207 min read
Finding the Self in Self-Esteem
A reflection of the impact of the development of self-esteem within the dysfunctional family dynamic.
Jen Maher
Jan 238 min read
Canceling Thanksgiving
The impact of conversations denied, distorted or delayed and the misalignment of values.
Jen Maher
Nov 24, 20247 min read
The Right Conversation Around Family Estrangement
November is Family Estrangement Awareness Month. The right conversation needs the right place to start.
Jen Maher
Nov 1, 20244 min read
When your family is your bully
Navigating the intersection of Bullying Prevention Month with family bullying and scapegoat abuse
Jen Maher
Oct 24, 20247 min read
The devastating impact of not mattering
The psychology of mattering and its impact on family estrangement.
Jen Maher
Oct 7, 20246 min read
Putting out the fires of intergenerational family dysfunction
“We inherit pain. When it is not coped with, it gets passed again." - An exploration on intergenerational trauma and estrangement
Jen Maher
Sep 26, 20247 min read
Estrangement: The role of grandparent entitlement
"How dare you keep MY grandchild from me!" An exploration of how the entitlement of estranged parents extends to our children.
Jen Maher
Sep 8, 202410 min read
Estrangement: The roles of respect and entitlement
Respect and entitlement are probably THE most often discussed topics within estrangement - and most often incorrectly.
Jen Maher
Aug 8, 202410 min read
Let’s fight! What nearly everyone gets wrong about conflict
Article two of the July Educational Series dives into the often misunderstood role of conflict in family dynamics.
Jen Maher
Jul 25, 202410 min read
No “Perfect” Families Here
In recognition of July 18 "Perfect Family Day" this month's educational series will explore this topic.
Jen Maher
Jul 11, 20249 min read
Exploring Forgiveness: No - You don’t need to forgive. Period. End of story.
In June, the educational series explores the topic of forgiveness.
Jen Maher
Jun 27, 20248 min read
Exploring Forgiveness: Changing the Narrative
In June, the educational series explores the topic of forgiveness.
Jen Maher
Jun 12, 20247 min read
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